Value Engineering Point for PKG 4 NH 116B

S. Clause as per CA Schedule Clarification

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1 1. Schedule A: EHT Line of 400KV is Crossing at Km 133+807 with 16.8 m Clearance from OGL EHT line to relocated/ Clearance raised to ensure minimum Clearance from Proposal FRL.
(minimum Clearance Required from FRL = )
ROW Details as per Schedule A:
Design Chainage (Km)
Sl. No Length (km) PROW (m)
From To
1 133+000 137+330 4.33 60 ROW with 60 m width 39.131 Km
2 137+330 139+270 1.94 80 ROW with 80 m width 7.869 Km
3 139+270 146+520 7.25 60 Total Length 47 Km
4 146+520 148+150 1.63 80
5 148+150 157+810 9.66 60
6 157+810 159+300 1.49 80
7 159+300 166+675 7.375 60
8 166+675 167+390 0.715 80
9 167+390 177+366 9.976 60
10 177+366 179+460 2.094 80
11 179+460 180+000 0.54 60
Total Length = 47 Km
2 Schedule A: WSA of 2 Hectare Area at Km 150+940 (RHS) and Km 168+100 (LHS). Although WSA is not in scope as per NHAI Circular but Boundary wall and Earthwork for leveling is in Scope as per clause 4 of CA Schedule
C
3 Clause 1 of CA Schedule B: The alignment plans of the Project Highway are given in Annex-III
of Schedule B which is minimum requirement and are for guidance only. The proposed plan
& profile, locations of different structures/ drains/ service & slip road/ RE walls, chainages of
different structures/ drains/ service & slip road/ RE walls, length of different structures/
drains/ service & slip road/ RE walls etc. of the project highway as indicated in the Schedule Project Section is open for FRL modifications since it has been mentioned that FRL as per DPR are an approximate assessment. Further
A, Schedule B, Schedule C and their Annexures, shall be treated as an approximate assessment Concessionaire is eligible for Modify Alignment profile as per proposals mentioned in Schedule B, C and D (i.e. IRC SP 84).
and as minimum requirement.
4 Clause 2 of Schedule B states that The Project Highway shall be designed and constructed in Geometric Design shall be in accordance with IRC SP 99-2013.
conformity with the Specifications and Standards specified in Annexure-I of Schedule-D.
5 Clause 1 – Annex I of CA Schedule B: For avoidance of doubt, the provisions mentioned in
schedule B & C cannot be changed, only the design of the components is to be submitted for
consent/ approval.
6 Clause 1.2.2 of CA Schedule B: the metal beam (thrie beam) crash barrier and new jersey crash
barrier shall be provided as per Typical Cross Section attached in Annex-II of Schedule B.
7 Clause 1.2.3 of CA Schedule B: A suitable paving (paver blocks, etc.) shall be proposed in case In general, there is no section of project where paver blocks are required in median except Median Opening locations where 50 mm PCC
of flush median to prevent spreading of soil on carriageway. M15 can be used for filling up median gap.
In general, 8 locations within reach of Flush median shall be provided (Median opening at 5 km interval). Hence, 2080 m of length needs
to be provided with PCC M15.
8 Clause 1.2.4 of CA Schedule B: Anti-glare measures shall be done with shrubs in unpaved Median with Shrubs = 36470 m in length excluding median opening and storage lane
median and with Plastic Antiglare Screens/ Board of 900 mm high, minimum @500mm center Median with New Jersey Barrier and Anti-Glare Screen = 6250 m,
to center distance for median with new jersey crash-barrier. Except all structure locations. Hence 6250 Nos of screens are required at 1 m spacing as per clause 4.3.1 (viii) of IRC 73-2023
9 As per Clause 2.1 of CA Schedule B, Design speed for MCW for entire project length shall be In general, 1 lac per Km of earthwork will come as per design criteria specified in CA Schedule B.
120 kmph. Also intermediate Sight Distance shall be followed for vertical profile design shall
be 500 m.
10 Clause 2.8.1 of CA Schedule B, Connecting Road proposal has been made for length of 90 m. Connecting road has been provided to allow crossing of Road from SVUP. Considering the same, Skew angles of SVUP, LVUP can be
further reduced, ultimately Cost of project would be reduced (structure point of view).
11 As per Clause 2.8.4 of CA Schedule B, it has been clarified that COS can be claimed beyond Possibilities of such proposal for benefit of project can be used by claiming length of Service/Slip road.
5% increase of length of slip road/service road.
12 As per Clause 2.9 of CA Schedule B, The sub-structure shall be continued in the median This clause means that for all underpassing structures proposed as Box type shall be continues in Median section also.
portion with RCC barrier wherever superstructure has not been proposed in median portion.
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13 Clause 2.9.3 of CA Schedule B, 7 LVUP are provided for construction. Modified LVUP proposal as per Design
Super Span Arrangement Span Arrangement (m) Mod
Design Minimum Skew Design Super Minimum
Sr. Road Structure (m) Sr. Roadway Superstructure Skew as
Chainage Vertical as per Chainage Structure Vertical
No Width provision No. Width Skew Square depth per
(Km) Skew Square Clearance CA (Km) Type Clearance
in Median Design
1 139+694 2x13 Yes 1x13.24 1x12.0 4.5 25° 1 139+694 2x13 Box 1x12.77 1x12.0 4.5 0.55 20°
2 143+535 2x13 Yes 1x13.04 1x12.0 4.5 23° 2 143+535 2x13 Box 1x12.77 1x12.0 4.5 0.55 20°
3 149+760 2x13 Yes 1x12.0 1x12.0 4.5 - 3 149+760 2x13 Box 1x12.0 1x12.0 4.5 0.55 0°
4 152+456 2x13 Yes 1x14.15 1x12.0 4.5 32° 4 152+456 2x13 Box 1x12.77 1x12.0 4.5 0.55 20°
5 161+152 2x13 Yes 1x12.0 1x12.0 4.5 - 5 161+152 2x13 Box 1x12.0 1x12.0 4.5 0.55 0°
6 163+774 2x13 Yes 1x16.97 1x12.0 4.5 45° 1x12.77 –
6 163+774 2x13 Box 1x12.0 4.5 0.55-0.7 20°-40°
15.66
7 164+748 2x13.6 Yes 1x16.15 1x12.0 4.5 42°
1x12.77 –
7 164+748 2x13.6 Box 1x12.0 4.5 0.55-0.7 20°-40°
15.66
14 Clause 2.9.4 of Schedule B, 8 SVUP are provided Modified SVUP proposal as per Design
Super Span Span Arrangement (m) Mod
Design Minimum Skew Design Super
Sr. Roadway Structure Arrangement (m) Sr. Roadway Minimum Vertical Superstructure Skew as
Chainage Vertical as per Chainage Structure
No. Width provision No. Width Skew Square Clearance depth per
(Km) Skew Square Clearance CA (Km) Type
in Median Design
1 135+748 2x13 Yes 1x9.14 1x7.0 4.5 40° 1 135+748 2x13 Box 1x7.45 1x7.0 4.5 40° 20°
2 143+230 2x13 Yes 1x7.25 1x7.0 4.5 15° 2 143+230 2x13 Box 1x7.25 1x7.0 4.5 15° 15°
3 144+999 2x14.60 Yes 1x7.18 1x7.0 4.5 13° 3 144+999 2x14.60 Box 1x7.25 1x7.0 4.5 13° 13°
4 148+452 2x13 Yes 1x7.25 1x7.0 4.5 15° 4 148+452 2x13 Box 1x7.25 1x7.0 4.5 15° 15°
5 155+856 2x13.20 Yes 1x7.45 1x7.0 4.5 20° 5 155+856 2x13.20 Box 1x7.45 1x7.0 4.5 20° 20°
6 167+316 2x18.5 Yes 1x7.0 1x7.0 4.5 0° 6 167+316 2x18.5 Box 1x7.0 1x7.0 4.5 0° 0°
7 169+648 2x13 Yes 1x7.60 1x7.0 4.5 23° 7 169+648 2x13 Box 1x7.45 1x7.0 4.5 23° 20°
8 179+834 2x13 Yes 1x9.90 1x7.0 4.5 45° 8 179+834 2x13 Box 1x7.45 1x7.0 4.5 45° 20°
15 As per clause 2.9.5 of CA Schedule B, 5 Flyover are proposed Modified Flyover proposal as per Design
Super Span Arrangement Skew Span Arrangement (m) Mod
Design Minimum Design Super Minimum
Sr. Roadway Structure (m) as Sr. Roadway Superstructure Skew as
Chainage Vertical Chainage Structure Vertical
No Width provision per No. Width Skew Square Depth per
(Km) Skew Square Clearance (Km) Type Clearance
in Median CA Design
1X30.46+ 1x21.54+ 1X30.46+
1x21.54+ 1x30+ 2.0 Girder +
1 138+024 2x15.1 No 1X42.43+ 1x30+ 5.5 45° 1 138+024 2x15.1 Integral 1X42.43+ 5.5 45°
1x21.54 0.22 Deck Slab
1X30.46 1x21.54 1X30.46
1X30.46+ 1x21.54+ 1X30.46+
1x21.54+ 1x30+ 2.0 Girder +
2 147+265 2x15.1 No 1X42.43+ 1x30+ 5.5 45° 2 147+265 2x15.1 Integral 1X42.43+ 5.5 45°
1x21.54 0.22 Deck Slab
1X30.46 1x21.54 1X30.46
1x23.77+ 1x21.54+ 1x23.77+
1x21.54+ 1x30+ 1.5 Girder +
3 158+538 2x15.1 No 1x33.1 + 1x30+ 5.5 25° 3 158+538 2x15.1 Integral 1x33.1 + 5.5 20°
1x21.54 0.22 Deck Slab
1x23.77 1x21.54 1x23.77
1x30.79+ 1x30+ 1x30.79+ 1.5 Girder +
4 166+680 2x15.35 No 5.5 13° 4 166+680 2x15.35 Integral 1x30+ 1x21.54 5.5 13°
1x22.11 1x21.54 1x22.11 0.22 Deck Slab
1x28.12+ 1x21.54+ 1x28.12+
1x21.54+ 1x30+ 2.0 Girder +
5 178+415 2x15.35 No 1x39.16 + 1x30+ 5.5 40° 5 178+415 2x15.35 Integral 1x39.16 + 5.5 40°
1x21.54 0.22 Deck Slab
1x28.12 1x21.54 1x28.12
16 Clause 4 of CA Schedule B Clarifies that that bottom of subgrade level shall be at-least 1500 Hence at all locations LME/RME FRL shall be 3.0 m above OGL at minimum.
mm above HFL/Existing ground level for a greenfield/ bypass stretch.
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17 Clause 4 of CA Schedule B also clarifies that slope more than 6 meter height, a complete slope Simple Stone Pitching can be done. Mecca Ferri/ Terre Army / Strata etc consultants can be contacted regarding PCC Carpeting for cost
stability analysis as per IRC:75 and Stone Pitching needs to be done within 4x4 Stone Masonry comparison with stone pitching.
blocks along with chute drains
18 Pavement Design: Other Pavement Options at 179 MSA and 8 CBR
As per Clause 5 of CA Schedule B, both most expensive and least expensive pavement crust Pavement Minimum Crust Pavement Minimum Crust
have been provided for MCW/SR/SL/Connecting Road at 179 and 20 MSA respectively at 8% Composition Thickness (mm) Composition Thickness (mm)
effective CBR to be provided as minimum crust thicknesses Subgrade 500 Subgrade 500
Pavement Minimum Crust Pavement Minimum Crust GSB 200 CTSB 210

CASE 3

CASE 2
Composition Thickness (mm) Composition Thickness (mm) CTB 190 CTB 150
Subgrade 500 Subgrade 500 AIL 100 DBM 110
GSB 260 CTSB 250 DBM 50 BC 50
CASE 1

CASE 2
WMM 250 CTB 150 BC 50
DBM 155 AIL 100 Total 1020 mm
Total 1090 mm
BC 40 DBM 90
BC 40 Option 3 is 31% cheaper than Case 1 Pavement Crust and 17.5% cheaper than Case 2 Pavement Crust. As per Latest NHAI Circular,
Total 1205 mm
Total 1130 mm Value engineering can be taken into action for cost optimization

19 Clause 6.1 of CA Schedule B, Covered Drain for 3490 m length and RCC open drain for 3666 GFRP sections can be used to further optimize section ultimately benefitting cost effectively.
m has been mentioned.
20 Clause 7.1 of CA Schedule B, provision of future widening of current 4/6 lane road has been Future Widening proposal is quite not possible due to constraint ROW. As per provided slip road, service road , connecting road , Nala
mentioned to be 6/8 lane Carriageway Structures/ Road. This could lead to increase in vertical Realignment proposals within ROW, it Is quite not possible to widen project. Hence in such cases median side widening proposal is best
clearance by 175 mm entirely on structures and highway throughout the project alignment suited as provided for other projects.
since future widening is not possible to median side (Proposed Median width is only 4m clear).
21 As per clause 7.2.4 of CA Schedule B, Box culvert proposal has been provided, many of which All Culvert shall be provided with 0 skew to optimize cost both structure and highway, connecting road can be provided for such length
are mentioned in high skew.
22 As per Clause 7.3.2 of CA Schedule B, MJB/ MNB are provide. All Major / Minor Bridges shall be optimized in Slab thickness for cost optimization.
As per site requirement proposal of structures can be Integral as well as PSC post tensioned Girder etc. Contractor need to clarify the
same as per their requirements.
23 Clause 11 of CA Schedule B mentioned length of Toe / Retaining wall as 5528 m. As per actual calc mentioned in table, length is 5638 m (110 m correction)
24 Clause 11 of CA Schedule B mentioned ground improvement in 34431 m length of project Technically, entire greenfield section is basically a black cotton soil stretch which is considered as poor quality soil for embankment
alignment. construction. Hence ground improvement need has been proposed for the same.
However kindly note that as far as Pavement is concern, only subgrade and 500 mm embankment soil below subgrade play part in
effective CBR calculations. Since minimum FRL-OGL height shall be 3 m (1.1 m crust + 1.5 m embankment below subgrade + .4 camber
etc), approximate earthwork shall be 60-65 lac cum after optimization of project. Embankment soil below 500 mm subgrade only
require FSI values to be kept within limits. Accordingly stabilization can be achieved cost effectively.
Conclusion: In general, 15-20 percent of project cost can be saved.